Guadalcanal American Memorial
Description
The Guadalcanal American Memorial is a war monument in Honiara featuring a 7.3-meter-tall pylon structure. Its four walls each point toward the major Pacific battle zones, creating a symbolic orientation to the campaign's geographic scope.
History
The memorial commemorates the Guadalcanal Campaign, which lasted from August 1942 to February 1943 and marked a turning point in the Pacific War. This battle was one of the first major Allied pushback against Japanese occupation in the region.
Culture
This memorial serves as a gathering place where people come to remember the Pacific campaign and its human toll. The inscriptions and plaques here link local history with the larger story of the war.
Practical
The memorial sits on a vantage point overlooking Honiara, making it easy to find and well-positioned for photography. Early morning or late afternoon visits work best when light is favorable and crowds are fewer.
Did you know?
The monument's walls display inscriptions listing all the American and Allied ships lost in the waters around the Solomon Islands. This detail honors the often-overlooked role that naval forces played in the campaign.
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